USC's quarterbacks hit 65.5% of their passes (36-of-55) and completed theirfirst 8 aerials. Palmer was 20-of-31 for 187 yards (he was intercepted onthe last play of the scrimmage by linebacker Bobby Otani on a high passthat went off the hands of a receiver). Matt Cassel was 6-of-8 for 56yards, Hart was 5-of-7 for 51 yards and Leinart was 4-of-6 for 28 yards.

Rideaux also had a 100-yard scoring kickoff return in Troy's previous scrimmage last Saturday (Aug. 18).

Our quarterbacks completed a lot of passes and Carson had a nice night, said new USC head coach Pete Carroll. We were catching it and move the ball down the field. I'm very happy with that. Our first team defense played good, solid ball. Only a few plays got away from them. They played real hard and controlled the tempo when they were in.

The scrimmage had a good, physical tempo. That gives me confidence that we'll be ready for our opener.

USC begins its season on Sept. 1 against San Jose State in the Coliseum.